Covid-19 mandatory quarantine already cost Malaysia govt RM116M
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4, 2020, Malay Mail. The government has spent RM115.9 million on designated…
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Philippine capital city Manila under tight lockdown again from Aug 4
MANILA, Aug 4, 2020, The Manila Times. Public transport will be halted, business that had…
China to conduct major military drill to seize Taiwan-controlled Pratas Islands
BEIJING, Aug 3, 2020, Kyodo. China is expected to carry out a large-scale landing drill…
Thai official told to find ways to mitigate Laos dam impact
BANGKOK, Aug 3, 2020, Bangkok Post. Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon urged authorities concerned to…
Grab snags $200M from S. Korean private equity firm
SINGAPORE, Aug 3, 2020, Bloomberg. South-east Asian ride-hailing leader Grab Holdings is raising US$200 million…
[Analytics] Critics are accusing the Philippines govt of using the lockdown to crack down on dissent
Questioning the world’s toughest coronavirus restrictions can be a risky business in the Philippines. Ben…
[Analytics] No end to Malaysia’s political games after Najib’s courtroom downfall
The rule of law isn’t so much about the absence of abuse of power —…
Bangladesh alignment with China could impact neighbourhood policies
NEW DELHI, Aug 3, 2020, NDT. China’s credibility is exposed after the Hambantota and Gwadar…
Vietnam’s Buon Ma Thuot City under lockdown after two new Covid-19 cases confirmed
DAK LAK, Aug 3, 2020, VNS. Areas in the Buôn Ma Thuột City in the…
Pakistan news channel Dawn hacked, screen shows Indian tricolour
ISLAMABAD, Aug 3, 2020, The Indian Express. Leading Pakistani news channel Dawn TV said it…
Duterte puts Metro Manila, nearby provinces under modified quarantine
MANILA, Aug 3, 2020, PhilStar. President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the imposition of Modified Enhanced…
Malaysia’s govt still finalising ECRL alignment: Transport minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3, 2020, Malay Mail. The government is in the midst of finalising…